Roger Federer is a Swiss professional tennis player widely regarded as one of the greatest in the history of the sport. Over his career, he won 103 ATP singles titles, including 20 Grand Slam men's singles titles, comprising six Australian Opens, one French Open, eight Wimbledons, and five US Opens. He is the first male player to surpass 14 Grand Slam titles and stands third behind Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal in total Grand Slam wins. Federer is also one of eight men to have completed a career Grand Slam, winning all four major tournaments at least once, and he achieved this on three different surfaces: hard, grass, and clay courts.
Federer holds numerous records, including 31 Grand Slam singles finals appearances, 23 consecutive Grand Slam semifinal appearances, and 36 consecutive quarterfinal appearances. He is the only male player to win five consecutive US Open titles (2004–2008) and to win 40 consecutive matches at two Grand Slams—the US Open and Wimbledon. Federer also holds the record for appearing in seven consecutive Wimbledon finals (2003–2009) and has won a total of 28 ATP Masters titles and six ATP Finals championships.
Throughout his career, Federer was known for his elegant playing style, sportsmanship, and longevity at the top of the sport. He won the ATP Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award 13 times and was the ATP Fan Favorite for 19 consecutive years.
In recent years, Federer has faced injuries and has reduced his competitive schedule. As of 2024, he leads the nominees for the International Tennis Hall of Fame Class of 2026, highlighting his enduring legacy in tennis[1][3][4][5][6][7][8].